Tickle Monster

Written by Édouard Manceau

Transform a monster into a peaceful scene and conquer fear.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 558 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In this playful tale, children are invited to dismantle a monster by tickling its parts, turning fear into creativity. As horns become the moon and limbs transform into trees, a serene landscape emerges. Can young readers reshape their fears into something beautiful and empowering? Discover how courage and imagination can change everything.

From the publisher

This engaging picture book prompts young children to face their fear of monsters and take charge of the situation! The reader is prompted to tickle various parts of a monster, deconstructing the creature and repurposing his parts into a far less threatening scene. His horns become the moon, his legs and arms become trees, his nose becomes a car. . . . Slowly but surely, the monster’s shapes build a peaceful nighttime landscape. Manceau’s bold, geometric illustrations create a deceptively simple visual narrative that encourages readers to see the parts as well as the whole. Reminiscent of Ed Emberley’s Go Away, Big Green Monster!, this book empowers the child to be brave and clever in the face of adversity.

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